Spoils of war refer to the possessions or wealth that a victorious army takes from a defeated enemy after a war or battle. Synonyms for this phrase are loot, plunder, booties, spoils, and trophies. Loot refers to the valuables taken by force during wartime or burglary. Plunder is a synonym that particularly refers to the stolen goods belonging to the enemy. Booties refer to the goods that are acquired in the course of a military campaign. Trophies refer to the tangible objects acquired by a conqueror to represent their victory. Regardless of the synonym used, the spoils of war have a negative connotation because they are acquired through violence.